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07-05-2005, 12:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 447
Posted By Codydawg

Clover die off

We planted a mix of clover for a food plot 2 years ago. The first year, it was pretty spotty. Last year it was fantastic. Many different varieties of clover, thick, tall, it was just great. Now this...
Forum: Sporting Dogs
10-27-2004, 04:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,483
Posted By Codydawg

RE: Alma Bottom Pointing Labs

I should probably point out that I have no interest at all in any kind of trials. My dog will strictly be my hunting dog and a family dog. I do a lot of upland hunting however, so the hunting part...
Forum: Sporting Dogs
10-26-2004, 02:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,483
Posted By Codydawg

RE: Alma Bottom Pointing Labs

I dont know way GSP owners dont like Brits. I dont like GSPs, cuz they are wild, big, stinky dogs whom I just dont like from a personal standpoint. No real tangible reason, I just dont like them...
Forum: Sporting Dogs
10-26-2004, 12:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,483
Posted By Codydawg

RE: Alma Bottom Pointing Labs

Why do I want a PL? That is a good question. Hard to answer however. I have a 13.5 year old Brittany that is the best dog I will ever own. However, I do not like how Brits like to roam. Let'em...
10-21-2004, 03:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 430
Posted By Codydawg

RE: Need help with a trap shooting question.

A 20 ga that you shoot well is better than a 12 that you dont. Maybe you wont win right away, but I doubt you would switching guns either. So give it a try and see how you like it. Besides, if you...
Forum: Sporting Dogs
10-21-2004, 03:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,483
Posted By Codydawg

Alma Bottom Pointing Labs

I am looking at getting a pointing lab. I have heard good things about Alma Bottom kennels in Wisconsin. Does anyone have any experience? Also, how about Sauk River Kennels in Osakis, Minnesota?
10-21-2004, 11:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 817
Posted By Codydawg

RE: Danner Pronghorns?

I bought a set last summer and have used them in the Mts of Colorado and pheasant hunting in Montana. So far they have been perfect. I have two other pair of danners that I love as well. I would...
04-20-2004, 08:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,922
Posted By Codydawg

RE: How does a pheasent work????

That info on pointing dogs not making good pheasant dogs is hogwash. My brittany is closing in on 800 birds and it is just not a problem. In fact, a good pointer with a false point now and then...
04-19-2004, 12:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,008
Posted By Codydawg

RE: Range Finder Bushnell or Nikon

Ah, the age old optic issue. Plan on spending as much as you possibly can, then spend a little more. I have heard good things about the Leica. How do I justify that to the wife again? Honey, yes...
04-19-2004, 10:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,008
Posted By Codydawg

Range Finder Bushnell or Nikon

I am gonna buy a rangefinder in the $300-$400 range. Both Nikon and Bushnell offer models in this range. I will need one that is good on pronghorn out to 400-500 yards. Anyone have an opinion on...
04-19-2004, 10:01 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,717
Posted By Codydawg

RE: What ATV ?

I have a Polaris Sportsman 500 and I love it. The independent suspension and 4wd system are fantastic. I couldn't say enough about it.
Forum: Guns
12-29-2003, 12:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,257
Posted By Codydawg

RE: Remington Copper Solid

I couldn't get the copper solids to group out of my Hastings barrel. But I have been really happy with the Federal Barnes Expanders in 3/4 oz. 1900 feet per second and less than 3" group at the...
12-18-2003, 11:27 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,973
Posted By Codydawg

RE: Whats the unluckiest thing to happen to you while hunting

It was snowing in Minnesota and a nice buck and 3 does were feeding and frolicking in a hay field. I put the sneak on, from one round bale to another, when I was getting fairly close, I started...
12-17-2003, 03:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,392
Posted By Codydawg

RE: Pheasant Hunting Tips?

I will throw out a few tips. Always hunt into the wind. Make as little noise as possible, especially late in the year. I recommend using nothing smaller than 5s. I like a modified choke until the...
12-16-2003, 12:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 856
Posted By Codydawg

RE: Late Season Roosters

If we get a decent winter and a good spring, we are going to have dakota like populations next year in parts of the state. I saw 75 birds in one group this year...never have I seen that in MN before.
12-16-2003, 07:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 856
Posted By Codydawg

RE: Late Season Roosters

I have been. I had a great season in ND, MT and MN. Shot a personal high this year and shot birds every time out...I think that is also a first. How was your year?
12-16-2003, 07:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 507
Posted By Codydawg

RE: MN hunting has been good. Anybodyelse having luck in MN

It has been a great year in Minnesota. Finished the season strong with 2 on Saturday and 1 on Sunday. The one on Sunday is in the freezer, I am thinking about putting him on the wall. Looks like a...
09-09-2003, 12:25 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,922
Posted By Codydawg

RE: Cold weather clothing

Kristen,
I cannot help but good-naturedly laugh at you. I remember many times going out to the stand at -10 or worse. The last few years have been too warm in fact (lows in the 30s and highs in...
09-09-2003, 12:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,562
Posted By Codydawg

RE: cows and deer ?

I would add that cows over time change the habitat. Where we hunt, a swamp without cows is much thicker and denser than one in which cows have eaten a lot of the vegetation. This probably affects...
07-14-2003, 02:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,486
Posted By Codydawg

Alsike Clover

I was told I might have volunteer alsike clover in my food plot. Does anyone have any experience with this? Do deer like it? Will it pull deer from the neighbors red clover field?
07-14-2003, 02:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,428
Posted By Codydawg

RE: Shotgun range?

putting pellets in a circle at XX yards with buckshot is only part of the question. how much energy is left at that range is just as important. I have no experience with buckshot, so I cant...
Forum: Midwest
06-27-2003, 03:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 523
Posted By Codydawg

RE: minnesotans, i need help

Plenty of public hunting. No problems there. I will drop you an email.
06-26-2003, 11:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 776
Posted By Codydawg

RE: Pictures

Thanks guys. i will get up there over the 4th. Unfortunately, they got about 16, yes 16 inches of rain in 2 days, thus I dont know how it affected the plots. We had a good pheasant crop going...
Forum: Midwest
06-18-2003, 11:17 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 999
Posted By Codydawg

RE: First right of refusal HELP!

I would recommend you contact Jeff Haubrich. He is active on the Minn DNR community forums and is an attorney who is a big time hunter. I dont have any contact info other than that. He is from SW...
06-18-2003, 09:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 776
Posted By Codydawg

Pictures

My dad is going to tour our food plot and I would like to send him pictures of what Biologic Premium Perennial and Imperial Clover look like. Actually, the clovers are no problem, but what does...
Forum: Guns
03-28-2003, 12:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,357
Posted By Codydawg

RE: Toughest Auto shotgun

Buy a Beretta 391. No question about it in my mind.
Forum: Guns
03-28-2003, 12:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 550
Posted By Codydawg

.22 LR scope

OK, I have settled on a Marlin 880SS bolt .22 LR. I may pick up a 10/22 in the future, but I wanted to go with a bolt for some reason. Thanks for all the comments. How about ideas on a scope? ...
Forum: Guns
03-26-2003, 11:31 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,956
Posted By Codydawg

.22 LR advice

I am looking to buy a .22 LR and haven' t decided what to buy. I would like some opinions. I like the idea of a lever, but will not consider any that doesnt have a safety--too dangerous. I usually...
Forum: Midwest
03-11-2003, 11:26 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 891
Posted By Codydawg

RE: Any Minnesota hunters around?

Buckmine, I just bought some land near Osakis this year and have hunted deer there for the last 21 years. I am originally from Alex and hunt the area all the time. Have you lived in Osakis long?
Forum: Guns
03-11-2003, 11:19 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,388
Posted By Codydawg

RE: Need a New Shotgun for deer hunting ?

I cant say enough about my Hastings cantilever barrel. When you have your scope married to the barrel, accuracy improves greatly. I can then use my Beretta 390 for everything I shoot, which makes...
03-10-2003, 02:38 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,681
Posted By Codydawg

RE: Wierd things you' ve seen while hunting!!!

Two years ago, I was sitting in my stand watching a grouse fool around. It was fun to watch him. I would know exactly where he was, I would look away then look back and he would disappear. He...
02-26-2003, 12:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 891
Posted By Codydawg

Wool Clothing Q

I bought my first wool coat just after xmas and I notice that it has a smell to it like...well....wool. My question is, will this be a cause for concern? Will deer smell it easy? If I can smell...
02-20-2003, 11:11 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,169
Posted By Codydawg

RE: hunter education and why it is important

you mention that everyone should have a mentor. how many people that you have run across in the woods would you qualify as mentor material? Not many. Thus the importance of FS classes. Not...
02-18-2003, 03:54 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,169
Posted By Codydawg

RE: hunter education and why it is important

Propmahn, I hope this is not a battle or an argument, but more of a discussion. A question for you. You are deer hunting in your state. On your buddys property. He tells you to go to a stand. ...
02-17-2003, 03:39 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,169
Posted By Codydawg

RE: hunter education and why it is important

propmahn' s. Statistically it is needed. That is where I feel you are wrong, statistically. Based on the reduction in the number of accidents that the course has resulted in, it is obvious that it...
02-11-2003, 12:01 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,169
Posted By Codydawg

RE: hunter education and why it is important

CharlieP,
Sorry I took so long to answer, work is a blur right now. To answer your question, I would say approximately 1 out of 25 have that type of experience. So, we could assume 2-4%. But I...
02-10-2003, 04:35 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,169
Posted By Codydawg

RE: hunter education and why it is important

CharlieP, the answer is an experienced turkey hunter (at least in Minnesota). Note the word experienced. That is why it is a great idea for you to attend as well. I cannot emphasize enough the...
02-10-2003, 11:36 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,169
Posted By Codydawg

RE: hunter education and why it is important

CharlieP,
I applaud the way you are teaching your son. However, I believe that a hunter ed course would benefit him greatly. As Canuck2 stated, many times the child picks up the bad habits of the...
Forum: Midwest
02-03-2003, 11:47 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,775
Posted By Codydawg

RE: Decline in Pheasants

Nodose, it isnt the climate in Ohio that keeps you from having pheasants. Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota all have good numbers of pheasants and our climate is much worse. It is the...
02-03-2003, 11:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,065
Posted By Codydawg

RE: Update: Anti's Finally got me

bigbulls, i really hope you were kidding.
01-30-2003, 12:28 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,914
Posted By Codydawg

RE: Hunter Education class......worthless

I have been teaching the class for about 5 years now and I can sympathize with you. We are all volunteers and it takes a lot of work to put on a class, way more than I expected. Even among our...
01-27-2003, 03:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 345
Posted By Codydawg

RE: Odds in minnesota?

renohunter,
yes, you should go for sure. a lot of public land that is great for deer hunting in that area. it will probably be pretty cold, but that is good as it gets them moving. you should...
01-27-2003, 03:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,920
Posted By Codydawg

RE: anyone ever seen the world record typical

Striper Phil-
Tip to Tip measurement is not included in a bucks score, so one that curves back is not penalized in any way. I think you are thinking of the spread, but that is measured as the...
01-16-2003, 11:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 362
Posted By Codydawg

RE: slug gun

I would recommend a variable power scope that starts around 1X or 2X at the most. If you hunt in brush at all, 4X is a mite too much for my liking. Your question of "What range would this setup be...
01-09-2003, 04:19 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 21,817
Posted By Codydawg

RE: Letting Young Kids Kill Deer: Is It Right?

I am a little surprised that more people havent responded disagreeing with my post and kgkoon and kodiakhuntmaster's thoughts. Mebbe it hit a little too close to home?
01-06-2003, 04:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 788
Posted By Codydawg

RE: On younguns and huntin..

To continue the off-topic piece...The last 2 bucks I have shot, decent 8 pointers each, have been hit 4 and 3 times respectively with a 1 oz shotgun slug. All the shots were in the boiler house...
01-06-2003, 03:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,810
Posted By Codydawg

RE: big racks big hype

Would most people rather catch a 10lb walleye or a 1 pounder? A big buck represents the hardest deer to harvest. He is the monarch of the woods and harvesting him means you have matched wits with...
01-06-2003, 01:40 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 21,817
Posted By Codydawg

RE: Letting Young Kids Kill Deer: Is It Right?

I have a little different perspective on this. First, I don't have kids, which makes me look at it a little more objectively. Second, I teach Firearms Safety Class. They must be 11 to take the...
Forum: Midwest
12-26-2002, 01:00 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,775
Posted By Codydawg

RE: Decline in Pheasants

If you want to help out the pheasant population, consider joining Pheasants Forever. They do a lot of habitat work and all dollars raised by the local chapters (except a $25 membership) stay at the...
11-26-2002, 04:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,696
Posted By Codydawg

RE: 30-06 what grain work best for brush??

I would also add that it really is important where the brush is. If it is within a foot of the deer and it is just a little twig, you can shoot right through it and the deflection wont matter. If...
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